If you’re too old to trick or treat but you still love a good scare, there are more than enough haunted destinations in Canada to give you goose bumps, wherever your travels take you. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to visit, dine, or stay this Halloween—with the possibility of a ghostly encounter—we’ve got a cross-country list of suggestions. Enjoy your trip—see you on the other side?
Toronto
Beyond TIFF: The Best Small Film Festivals Across Canada
If you’re like me, you gravitate toward film festivals with documentaries like Red Army, American director Gabe Polsky’s gripping history of the Soviet national hockey … Continue Reading
Where to Find Canada’s Best and Heartiest Meals
As a 17-year-old boy, I believed the Uncle Willy’s all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant chain in Vancouver and Victoria represented the pinnacle of dining excellence. … Continue Reading
Autumn’s Best Craft Beer Festivals
When I look at this fall’s burgeoning slate of Canadian craft beer festivals, it reminds me that I’ve always had a fondness for 1984, and … Continue Reading
You Gotta Read This: John Catucci’s Best Places to Eat in Canada
Sitting down with John Catucci, I realized that he could probably write this blog himself. In his new book You Gotta Go Here, … Continue Reading
The Best Music Festivals in Canada
I got my first real taste of music festival fever at the 1994 Commonwealth Games in my native Victoria. Nightly, Canadian stars like Jann Arden … Continue Reading
A Toronto-Niagara Gourmand Getaway for Valentine’s
With Valentine’s weekend approaching, maybe you’re torn between town and country for your romantic mini-break. Love blossoms on quiet moments of togetherness and excitement, so … Continue Reading